1257 17th St · Newport News, VA 23607

$200,250

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,752 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 112 Days on market

Built 1940 4,791 sqft lot Est $277k · 28% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +18.8/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +5.9/10.0
• 1% rule +4.8/10.0
• Appreciation +4.6/10.0
• Schools +3.8/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

Key facts

• Large living area
• Spacious colonial
• 4,791 sq ft lot

Tags

• SPACIOUS COLONIAL
• LARGE LIVING AREA
• SEPARATE DINING SPACE
• QUICK ACCESS TO I-664

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: No HOA fees

Exterior

• Parking: Driveway parking spaces
• Utilities: City/county water; City/county sewer; Gas water heater
• Home design: Detached traditional-style home; Two stories; Crawl foundation; Simple ownership
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Asphalt/composite shingle roof
• Exterior features: Deck; Chain-link fence; Storage shed

Interior

• Kitchen: Gas range; Refrigerator; Dishwasher
• Bedrooms: Second-floor bedrooms (including a master bedroom); Three bedrooms upstairs
• Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic; Laminate
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom; One half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Ceiling fan; Breakfast area; Porch; Utility room
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Dryer hookup; 220V electrical outlet

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $200k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $202 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $196k (2.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $182k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.5% vs local median 4.2% in Newport News — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 75/100 on livability (#123 in VA, #4,018 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: health & safety A+, cost of living A, housing A; Watch: crime F, commute F.
• Newport News City Public School District (urban): math 34% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #112 of 131 in VA (top 86%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Sedgefield Elementary (math 9% / reading 37%, grade F, #1,066 of 1,108 statewide, top 96%, 469 students, 91% FRL); Menchville High (math 39% / reading 79%, grade C+, #256 of 319 statewide, top 81%, 1,788 students, 87% FRL) — zoned schools average 89% FRL vs 55% district-wide (34 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.9%/yr); 128 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 47% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 522 units permitted in Newport News city in 2024 (458 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,960/mo this rent would consume 56% of the median local household income ($42k/yr) (locally 2008% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-0.8%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Newport News County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 112 days — a 9% lower offer ($182k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts since 2y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $47k (19%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $182,227 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 112 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.98% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.51%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.33%
• DSCR: 1.19
• GRM: 8.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $276,816
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1329 22nd St	0.31mi	3/2.0	1,759 (+0%)	3mo	$120,000	$68	81
2011 Chestnut Ave	0.23mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,687 (-4%)	1mo	$165,000	$98	75
227 Blair Ave	0.41mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,758 (+0%)	3mo	$195,000	$111	69
928 17th St	0.49mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,625 (-7%)	2mo	$275,200	$169	56
1236 27th St	0.52mi	3/2.0	1,550 (-12%)	2mo	$245,000	$158	53
1034 26th St	0.60mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,579 (-10%)	0mo	$139,000	$88	48
1038 24th St	0.52mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,950 (+11%)	0mo	$317,200	$163	48
2501 Parish Ave	0.47mi	4/— (+1)	1,507 (-14%)	3mo	$55,000	$36	47
1633 Rolfe Pl	0.69mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,589 (-9%)	1mo	$265,000	$167	44
1220 29th St	0.62mi	3/1.0	1,509 (-14%)	2mo	$121,000	$80	44
844 15th St	0.62mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,514 (-14%)	2mo	$253,000	$167	38
1605 Rolfe Pl	0.69mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,514 (-14%)	2mo	$264,900	$175	36

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-0.84% appreciation · 2.91% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -0.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.98×
• Total profit: $-921
• Equity at exit: $49,876

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.59×
• Total profit: $32,899
• Equity at exit: $53,696

Cash invested: $56,070 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
• State Virginia: 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+2
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

VRLTA gives some tenant protections; Northern Virginia courts slower; rural VA landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 23607

• Home prices YoY: -0.3%
• Rents YoY: 2.9%
• Active inventory: 128
• Price-to-rent: 8.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,960 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,050
• Tax from tax record: −$212 /mo · $2,547/yr
• Insurance: −$83
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$412
• Net cashflow: $202

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,704

Max offer price $200,250

Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $316	-5% $259	+0% $202	+5% $146	+10% $89
Rent	-10% $47	-5% $125	+0% $202	+5% $280	+10% $357
Rate	-1.0pp $303	-0.5pp $253	base $202	+0.5pp $150	+1.0pp $98

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $50,062
• Closing costs: $6,008
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 15 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1216 21st St Newport News, VA	3.0	3.5	1446	$1,700	$1.18	24d	1	0.16mi
1110 21st St Newport News, VA	4.0	2.0	1613	$1,850	$1.15	44d	1	0.30mi
1242 26th St Newport News, VA	3.0	4.0	1704	$2,400	$1.41	3d	1	0.43mi
1035 23rd St Newport News, VA	3.0	2.0	1378	$1,600	$1.16	44d	1	0.48mi
1020 23rd St Newport News, VA	4.0	3.0	1710	$2,195	$1.28	44d	1	0.49mi
40 Buxton Ave Unit C Newport News, VA	3.0	1.0	1750	$1,795	$1.03	44d	1	0.52mi
1034 26th St Newport News, VA	4.0	2.0	1579	$1,600	$1.01	44d	1	0.57mi
927 11th St Newport News, VA	4.0	4.0	2500	$1,200	$0.48	8d	1	0.58mi
1227 31st St Newport News, VA	3.0	2.0	1500	$2,495	$1.66	2d	1	0.71mi
2102 Marshall Ave Newport News, VA	4.0	2.0	1780	$1,500	$0.84	44d	1	0.71mi
2104 Marshall Ave Newport News, VA	4.0	2.0	1568	$2,200	$1.40	17d	1	0.72mi
321 Pine Ave Newport News, VA	3.0	2.5	1349	$1,990	$1.48	24d	1	0.76mi
1124 33rd St Newport News, VA	3.0	1.5	1386	$1,600	$1.15	24d	1	0.82mi
729 Chesapeake Ave Hampton, VA	4.0	3.0	2239	$2,975	$1.33	3d	1	0.95mi
327 Locust Ave Hampton, VA	4.0	2.0	1500	$2,000	$1.33	44d	1	1.07mi

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-04-22
   status Under Contract

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

2. 2026-04-22
   status Pending 966-char remark

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

3. 2026-04-03
   historical Active Under Contract
4. 2026-04-01
   price $200,250

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

5. 2026-04-01
   status Active

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

6. 2026-04-01
   status Active 966-char remark

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

7. 2026-04-01
   price $200,250 966-char remark

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

8. 2026-03-13
   status Under Contract

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

9. 2026-03-13
   status Pending 966-char remark

   Show marketing remark (966 chars)

   Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

10. 2026-03-03
    historical Active Under Contract
11. 2026-01-23
    price $222,500
12. 2026-01-22
    price $222,500 966-char remark

    Show marketing remark (966 chars)

    Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

13. 2025-12-11
    listed $247,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (966 chars)

    Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

14. 2025-12-11
    listed $247,000 Active 966-char remark

    Show marketing remark (966 chars)

    Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold “As-Is”. Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer’s closing costs, upon buyer request.

15. 2024-11-03
    historical
16. 2024-11-01
    soldstatus $230,000
17. 2024-10-08
    status Under Contract
18. 2024-09-26
    historical Active Under Contract
19. 2024-09-13
    listed $230,000 Active
20. 1987-12-07
    soldstatus $57,500
21. 1986-05-01
    soldstatus $45,000
22. 1967-10-01
    soldstatus $15,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast VA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $2,547 · $212/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,547 · $212/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 53% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,515
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,217
• − Property taxes: −$2,547
• − Insurance: −$1,001
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,881
• − Management: −$1,881
• − Depreciation: −$5,825
• Taxable loss: −$838
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$201
• After-tax cash flow: $2,628/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Newport News City Public School District
• NCES district ID: 5102640
• Math proficiency: 34% ▼ -37.00%
• Reading proficiency: 54% ▼ -10.00%
• Median HH income: $49,644
• Composite: 37.7/100
• National rank: #4360
• State rank: #112 of 131 in VA

Livability — Newport News

• Score: 75/100
• State rank: #123
• US rank: #4018

Category grades

Amenities B Commute F Cost of living A Crime F Employment C Housing A Health & safety A+ User ratings B+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Newport News, VA
• County: Newport News City · 178,950 people
• City population: 178,950
• Metro: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
• Population (ZIP): 23,096
• Household income: $42,334
• Rent vs Own: 69.5% rent · 30.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 2008.0

Population outlook (Newport News County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 181,076 people
• By 2030: 179,683 · -0.8%
• By 2040: 174,649 · -3.5%
• By 2050: 167,407 · -7.5%
• By 2075: 147,597 · -18.5%
• By 2100: 122,144 · -32.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (75%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 75% White 13% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 6% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 2%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Newport News

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+28.8) · D 63.7% · R 34.9% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: +0.1pp no change · 2008: 28.7pp · 2024: 28.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+28.8 2020: D+32.9 2016: D+25.4 2012: D+30.0 2008: D+28.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -0.84%
• Current HPI: 312.4039
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.91%
• Metro: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.40%
• F500 in state: 50

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in VA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Aerospace / Defense	4	$236B
▸Technology / Defense	3	$32B
▸Financial Services	2	$176B
▸Utilities	2	$27B
▸Insurance	2	$25B
▸Technology	2	$15B

Price history

+1235.0% since first listed

22 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-22 Pending — REINMLS
• 2026-04-22 Pending — WMLS
• 2026-04-03 Contingent — REINMLS
• 2026-04-01 Price Changed $200,250 REINMLS
• 2026-04-01 Relisted — REINMLS
• 2026-04-01 Relisted — WMLS
• 2026-04-01 Price Changed $200,250 WMLS
• 2026-03-13 Pending — REINMLS
• 2026-03-13 Pending — WMLS
• 2026-03-03 Contingent — REINMLS
• 2026-01-23 Price Changed $222,500 REINMLS
• 2026-01-22 Price Changed $222,500 WMLS
• 2025-12-11 Listed $247,000 WMLS
• 2025-12-11 Listed $247,000 REINMLS
• 2024-11-03 Listing Removed — REINMLS
• 2024-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $230,000 Public Records
• 2024-10-08 Pending — REINMLS
• 2024-09-26 Contingent — REINMLS
• 2024-09-13 Listed $230,000 REINMLS
• 1987-12-07 Sold (Public Records) $57,500 Public Records
• 1986-05-01 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
• 1967-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $15,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.4%/yr

Latest (2026): $2,547 · +31.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.